The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to support community conservation efforts for our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

The floodplain management realm of work has come to the forefront of environmental management in recent years.  Like wetlands were recognized several decades ago as critical habitat, now too floodplains are being recognized in the same way.  The challenge is how people, infrastructure, and the floodplain ecosystem can all work together in harmony, not in direct conflict as was the case in the past.  This is an exciting field that is rapidly expanding in WA and across the country.

Floodplains-by-Design is an exciting, innovative and intriguing approach to minimizing flood hazards while also enhancing ecological functions. Working as a regional floodplain restoration planner is a great opportunity to be part of making this multi-benefit approach successful.

Some of the key work activities of the Floodplain Restoration Planner position are:

• Helps administer the Floodplains-by-Design program by providing regional support/facilitation to grantees to help them satisfy their grant funded objectives.
• Grant Management support through full life cycle
• Facilitate/support grantee progress in the implementation of multi-benefit flood hazard reduction and ecological restoration.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, maintain effective communications to interested parties and support on-going program development through enhanced guidance and other process improvements.

The Long-term intent of this position is to avoid problems through effective (proactive) support of grantees and guidance development. On a more project level, the position is anticipated to serve as an important resource to project grantees, assisting with a variety of tasks ranging from grant procedural questions to assisting in the resolution of regulatory or permitting issues.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be June 21, 2018.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 20, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joe Burcar at: Jobu461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Joe to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.